> > Am I correct in thinking that the Spridget 'box is one and the same as the
> > 'box found in Morris Minors/Travellers....just wanna check!
>
> I think the two are similar (that is, I think the Moggy box might fit) BUT,
> beware, if you try to get an exchange box from a Midget specialist they
> will spot the Moggy box
Both cars used the same drive line, so the Minor box will work, *BUT*:
Most Minors, and early Sprites used the "smooth case" gearbox, which was not
as strong as the later "ribcase" box. Today, some parts for the smoothcase
are very hard to come by, while you can get almost anything for a ribcase.
The one other point, is that *all* later Spridgets (61 and up, 9CG series and
up engines (Or all, period?) came with the factory "close ratio" box.
(Denoted by /Da in the Engine number). The Moggie box will have a wider
spread in the gearing, which helps get going and uphill with the heavier
car/small engine combo.
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